Synopsis

The final, thrilling instalment in the epic Vespasian series from the bestselling author, Robert Fabbri.

Rome, AD 68. Vespasian is tasked with the impossible. Should he quell the revolt in Judaea, as Nero the emperor has instructed, or resort to the unthinkable and sabotage his own campaign? If his conquest succeeds, he risks facing the mad emperor's jealousy. If he fails, his punishment will be severe.

But then Nero commits suicide, catapulting Rome into turmoil. With a contested throne and an army at his disposal, now may finally be Vespasian's time - to ascend, to conquer, to achieve what countless prophecies have foretold and take control of Rome itself. Will Vespasian, at long last, be the one to wear the purple?

Emperor of Rome

Just finished reading. That's the whole series done. Enjoyed them all. Started in similar vein to Simon Scarrow's Cato and Macro books, but diverged as time went on.
All very good indeed.

by Tomon January 18, 2019

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A fitting conclusion

The high quality of Fabbri's writing draws the Vespasian series to a fitting conclusion. The well fleshed out characters continue to be entirely believable and as the series has more than an element of fact, is made so richly believable that at times you feel as though you are there.